Shivan Soolam (also spelled as Sivan Sulam or Shivana Sulam) is a term used in Tamil spiritual literature and Siddha tradition. The phrase is rich in meaning and deeply rooted in Shaivism—the worship of Lord Shiva.
The Trishula is a symbol of destruction of evil and ignorance.
It is said to represent the destruction of the three gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) or the three states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep), leading to spiritual liberation.
The Shivan Soolam is often seen in temples, in icons and statues of Shiva, and carried by Shaivite saints or devotees during festivals like Thaipusam or Shivaratri.
Some Tamil Siddhars refer to the Soolam as a metaphor for the sharp power of divine wisdom, used to pierce illusion and ego.
Shivan Soolam is not just a weapon but a powerful spiritual symbol representing divine power, balance, inner transformation, and the destruction of ignorance. In Tamil and Siddha traditions, it holds great philosophical and ritual significance.